A new 7-kilometer family-friendly mountain bike trail system has opened just north of Perth, thanks to an $8.5 million investment from the Western Australian State Government. The Yalbunullup Mountain Bike Trails, located in Yellagonga Regional Park in Joondalup, offer riders a variety of beginner and intermediate trails with scenic views of Lake Joondalup.
The revitalization of Yellagonga Regional Park included the creation of the mountain bike trails, along with supporting infrastructure such as parking and restroom facilities. According to the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions (DBCA), $4.57 million of the $8.5 million investment was allocated to the trails and related infrastructure.
Named after the traditional Aboriginal name for the site, the Yalbunullup trails are designed to cater to riders of all ages, fitness levels, and abilities. The system consists of 12 distinct trail segments, including flow trails for beginners, intermediate flow trails, cross-country trails, and adaptive-specific trails. Local trail builders, Three Chillies Design, were responsible for the construction of the trails.
Western Australia’s Environment Minister, Reece Whitby, emphasized the importance of accessibility: “The Cook Labor Government wants Western Australia’s environment to be open and accessible. That’s exactly what these bike trails achieve,” he said. “By opening up access to Yellagonga Regional Park, we’ve not only created local jobs but also enhanced the local community and made Perth’s northern suburbs a key destination this summer.”
The infrastructure surrounding the trails is also a major component of the project. It includes a 100-vehicle parking lot, bathrooms, a pavilion, a lakeside lookout, bike racks, water fountains, interpretive signage, and additional pathways to improve the visitor experience.
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